Concealed Carry In MY ASW27

On Monday, June 29, 2020 at 5:50:11 PM UTC-5, Bob Youngblood wrote:
On Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:58:59 AM UTC-4, Cumungus wrote:
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 5:46:31 AM UTC-7, wrote:
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 8:21:13 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Thats ok, sorry to hear u feel that way Lou, but I’m pretty sure you don’t speak for the majority of guys up north. You really don’t know what your missing. If you want to stay up north and enjoy those long cold nasty winters just because you have an issue with law abiding gun owners who support the second amendment, we’ll to each their own. I am sure we have enough sensible folks down this way that will be sure to keep treasure coast plenty busy.

I don't have an issue with law abiding gun owners. But I have an issue with a few here who are continuously airing their political views, and disparaging and name-calling those with other political views. This is a newsgroup that is supposed to discuss soaring. The soaring community is small enough as it is. If we want to keep it going please keep politics out of it.

Bob,

I would advise following the instruction from your supreme leader & drink some disinfectant.
Or inject yourself with it -- you might get quicker results.

I traded the AK47 for my new Sig P365 that fits very well into the right side pocket of the 27. It only carries 10, but I carry an extra clip just in case of a landout somewhere near Seattle , Baltimore or Atlanta. Bob

It's bad to run out of altitude, airspeed, ideas and ammo on the same day.

I have run out of altitude, airspeed, ideas without ever needing ammo. In fact once I talked a passing aircraft to landing anf flying me back to get my car. If I had been an armed stranger, the prospects would be different.

One does not show a firearm to someone who is helping him unless talk
gets around to guns and the good Samaritan is first to show his hardware.

On 6/30/2020 12:49 PM, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
I have run out of altitude, airspeed, ideas without ever needing ammo. In fact once I talked a passing aircraft to landing anf flying me back to get my car. If I had been an armed stranger, the prospects would be different.

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Dan, 5J

If you're out in the real boonies, non Polar bears just want to stay clear of you. At least the ones I've met. Closer to human habitation including campsites, all bets are off.

And yes, bears are perfectly happy to declare eminent domain over any elk, moose or deer kill, whether by humans or wolves. Hang on to your tag until it's safely loaded in your truck.

As for Nanuk, make sure you see him before he sees you. Early 20th century explorers in Hudson Bay reported that polar bears were easy to hunt. Once you spotted one, make enough noise to get its attention and it would come for you. A reliable rifle was vital.

Stephansson reported stalking a polar bear who backtracked behind him. Hearing the bear smacking his lips behind him, Stephansson had just enough time to turn around and shoot.

Oh perfect. How many glider pilots have had a land out and then successfully fought off polar bears with. Pistol? That is what I thought. I bet I am one of the only pilots on this group to actually have an emergency landing (NiCad run away) then get stalked by a wild animal (mountain lion). The only thing I would have changed is to have a flashlight capable of white light..

Some really good pepper spray would help, too.Â* I took a whiff once just
to see...

On 6/30/2020 9:55 PM, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
Oh perfect. How many glider pilots have had a land out and then successfully fought off polar bears with. Pistol? That is what I thought. I bet I am one of the only pilots on this group to actually have an emergency landing (NiCad run away) then get stalked by a wild animal (mountain lion). The only thing I would have changed is to have a flashlight capable of white light.

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Dan, 5J

Just food for thought:
The National Park Rangers are advising hikers in Glacier National Park and other Rocky Mountain parks to be alert for bears and take extra precautions to avoid an encounter.
They advise park visitors to wear little bells on their clothes so they make noise when hiking. The bell noise allows bears to hear them coming from a distance and not be startled by a hiker accidentally sneaking up on them. This might cause a bear to charge.
Visitors should also carry a pepper spray can just in case a bear is encountered. Spraying the pepper into the air will irritate the bear's sensitive nose and it will run away.
It is also a good idea to keep an eye out for fresh bear scat so you have an idea if bears are in the area. People should be able to recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear scat.
Black bear droppings are smaller and often contain berries, leaves, and possibly bits of fur. Grizzly bear droppings tend to contain small bells and smell of pepper.

I've come face to face with a black bear in the woods twice.Â* Same bear,
actually.Â* On both occasions I reached for my camera.Â* In a survival
situation, I'll try to avoid him but, like a fire extinguisher or seat
belt, I'd rather have it and not need it...

I've heard that polar bears will hunt a person but I won't be soaring in
the arctic any time soon.

On 6/30/2020 8:26 PM, George Haeh wrote:
If you're out in the real boonies, non Polar bears just want to stay clear of you. At least the ones I've met. Closer to human habitation including campsites, all bets are off.

And yes, bears are perfectly happy to declare eminent domain over any elk, moose or deer kill, whether by humans or wolves. Hang on to your tag until it's safely loaded in your truck.

As for Nanuk, make sure you see him before he sees you. Early 20th century explorers in Hudson Bay reported that polar bears were easy to hunt. Once you spotted one, make enough noise to get its attention and it would come for you. A reliable rifle was vital.

Stephansson reported stalking a polar bear who backtracked behind him. Hearing the bear smacking his lips behind him, Stephansson had just enough time to turn around and shoot.

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Dan, 5J